Can you just simply add a backlit keyboard to a Powerbook?

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  1. drumvudu, Jul 4, 2008

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    I Have an Aluminum 1ghz Powerbook G4, the only keyboard key that is backlit is the caps lock key so i assume that it is not a backlit keyboard. Anyway, What is involved in adding a backlit keyboard or is it even possible?
     
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  2. TwinCities Dan, Jul 4, 2008

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    I don't think you can? :confused:
     
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  3. thecartoonguy, Jul 4, 2008

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    Wish we could. However, I have not found a safe way to intergrade such a goodie. There may be a mod out there. I just have not found it.
     
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  4. jjahshik32, Jul 4, 2008

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    You can try and let us know how it goes.
     
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  5. UltraNEO*, Jul 4, 2008

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    You can always search online for the Left and Right Ambient Light Sensors, then search for a compatible keyboard - bear in mind the current MacBookPro keyboard will not work with the older logicboards, the interface is completely different!

    Provided your PowerBook is of the 15 or 17 Alu flavour,
    installing them shouldn't be too much hassle, cause there's connectors one the logic-board already! Good luck.

    NB, the PowerBook 12" never ever had Backlight Keyboard as a optional extra.
     
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